Continue CPR steps in cycles of 30 chest compressions to 2 rescue breaths
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Use an automated external defibrillator (AED) if available
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Approval: AED usage
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Continue CPR until professional help arrives or patient shows signs of life
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Make sure to provide care after revival
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Approval: After care protocol
Ensure safety of the scene
Before approaching the casualty, ensure that the scene is safe for you and others. This task plays a crucial role in preventing additional injuries and ensuring the well-being of everyone involved. Are there any potential hazards at the scene? How can you eliminate or mitigate them to ensure safety? Remember to use personal protective equipment if necessary.
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Sharp objects
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Chemicals
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Fire
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Electrical hazards
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Unstable structures
Check for responsiveness of the casualty
Assess the casualty for responsiveness. This step is essential to determine if they are conscious and capable of responding. What signs should you look for to determine responsiveness? How can you evaluate their level of consciousness? Remember to gently shake or tap the casualty and shout to check for any response.
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Speaking
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Moving
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Blinking
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Breathing
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No response
Call for emergency services
Contact emergency services immediately to ensure professional help arrives as soon as possible. This step is crucial for providing the casualty with the best possible care in a timely manner. In case you are unable to make the call yourself, who can you delegate the task to? Remember to clearly communicate the details of the situation and the casualty's condition to the emergency dispatcher.
Check the casualty's breathing
Assess the casualty's breathing to determine if they require immediate intervention. This step is vital in identifying potential respiratory distress and guiding further actions. What are the indicators of normal breathing? How can you check for the absence or abnormality of breathing? Remember to look, listen, and feel for any signs of breathing.
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Steady rhythm
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Chest rise and fall
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Audible breath sounds
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Visible mist in cold weather
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Noisy breathing
Start chest compressions
Initiate chest compressions to circulate blood in the casualty's body. This task is critical for maintaining vital organ function in the absence of proper circulation. Where should you position your hands for effective chest compressions? How deep should the compressions be? Remember to maintain a steady rhythm and exert enough pressure to compress the chest at least 2 inches.
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Center of chest
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Upper half of sternum
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Above the xiphoid process
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Lower half of sternum
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On the ribs
Approval: Chest compression quality
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Start chest compressions
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Provide rescue breaths
Deliver rescue breaths to the casualty to maintain oxygen flow and support their respiratory system. This step is crucial in preventing hypoxia and sustaining the casualty's overall oxygenation. How can you ensure proper airway opening during rescue breaths? What should be your target ventilation rate? Remember to provide 2 rescue breaths after every 30 chest compressions.
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Head tilt-chin lift
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Jaw thrust
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Modified chin lift
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Rolling onto the side
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Hyperextension of the neck
Approval: Rescue breaths effectiveness
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Provide rescue breaths
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Continue CPR steps in cycles of 30 chest compressions to 2 rescue breaths
Maintain the cycle of chest compressions and rescue breaths until professional help arrives or the casualty shows signs of life. This task ensures the ongoing resuscitation efforts and maximizes the chances of a successful revival. How many cycles of compressions and breaths should be performed per minute? When can you pause CPR briefly? Remember to reassess the casualty's responsiveness and breathing at regular intervals.
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Casualty shows signs of life
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Professional help arrives
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Extreme exhaustion
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Medical equipment malfunction
Use an automated external defibrillator (AED) if available
If an automated external defibrillator (AED) is available in close proximity, utilize it to further enhance the chances of survival. This task provides an additional tool for restoring the casualty's normal heart rhythm. What are the key steps for using an AED effectively? How can you ensure the safety of everyone during defibrillation? Remember to follow the AED's instructions and be aware of any specific guidelines or limitations.
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Turn on the AED
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Follow voice prompts
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Place pads on the chest
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Clear everyone from the casualty's body
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Deliver shock when advised
Approval: AED usage
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Use an automated external defibrillator (AED) if available
Will be submitted
Continue CPR until professional help arrives or patient shows signs of life
Sustain the CPR efforts until professional help arrives or the casualty displays signs of life. This task ensures that resuscitation continues until the arrival of trained medical personnel or evidence of recovery. How can you maintain your stamina during prolonged CPR? What signs should you look for to determine signs of life? Remember to provide care with empathy, determination, and perseverance.
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Switching personnel
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Maintaining proper posture
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Taking brief breaks
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Rotating compression providers
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Mental focus techniques
Make sure to provide care after revival
After revival, make sure to provide the necessary care and support to the casualty. This step is crucial for their overall recovery, wellness, and reassurance. What are the immediate post-revival care procedures? How can you communicate effectively with the casualty during this phase? Remember to stay with the casualty, offer comfort, and provide any additional assistance they may need.
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Monitor vital signs
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Assess responsiveness
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Position for recovery
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Administer oxygen if needed
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Communicate clearly with the casualty
Approval: After care protocol
Will be submitted for approval:
Continue CPR until professional help arrives or patient shows signs of life
